Colorado Rockies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mickey Moniak News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Rockies Place Mickey Moniak On Injured List

The Rockies announced they’ve placed Mickey Moniak on the 10-day injured list with right ankle tendinitis. Rookie outfielder Sterlin Thompson is up from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his spot on the roster.

Brenton Doyle News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 22

Rockies Turn to Journeyman Infielder After Brenton Doyle Injury

Few players on the Colorado Rockies have been as dedicated to the organization as Brenton Doyle. Drafted by the team in the fourth round of the 2019 MLB Draft, Doyle has spent his entire career with the Rockies.

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Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 22

The Free Agency Signing the Rockies Should Be Quietly Celebrating

Every off-season, teams will try to make their franchise better with key signings, whether they’re young or veteran players. The Colorado Rockies made

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Chad Stevens News / Field Level Media / May 22

Chad Stevens out to please Rockies, grandmother in series vs. Diamondbacks

Chad Stevens hopes to get a second chance to make a good first impression on his new team when the Colorado Rockies continue their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in Phoenix.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / May 22

Inside the never-ending job of the Rockies athletic training staff

Just a month and a half into the season, the Colorado Rockies injured list has already seen its fair share of residents. From long-term injuries like RJ

MLB News / Purple Row / May 22

Diamondbacks 2, Rockies 1: Duel of the Fates

Offense was tough to come by as the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks squared off in the desert to kick off the series. A spectacular pitching duel highlighted the night as the Rockies ended up losing 2-1 on a Diamondbacks walk-off single.

MLB News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 21

Rockies Series Opener vs. Diamondbacks: Preview, Storylines

At this point, the Colorado Rockies are just here for a good time. Losses aren’t fun, sure, but it’s time to elevate the vibes and party it up in the Mile High City!

Chad Stevens News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 21

Rockies Select Chad Stevens

The Rockies announced they’ve selected infielder Chad Stevens from Triple-A Albuquerque. Colorado placed outfielder Brenton Doyle on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 20, with a left oblique contusion.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Victor Vodnik News / Field Level Media / May 20

Rockies place RHP Victor Vodnik (elbow) on 15-day IL

The Colorado Rockies placed closer Victor Vodnik on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of inflammation of the right ulnar nerve, also known as the funny bone.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 20

Latest Rockies Transactions Hint at Direction for Three Talented Players

The Colorado Rockies made three transactions on Wednesday before their 5-4 loss to the Texas Rangers. All had meaning. The Rockies selected the contract of reliever Keegan Thompson from Triple-A Albuquerque.

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MLB News / Purple Row / May 20

Rangers 5, Rockies 4: Texas holds ’em

The weather changed throughout Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field, and the game kept moving with it. One day after being shut out in a 10-0 loss to the Rangers, the Rockies gave themselves a chance to take the series.

Victor Vodnik News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Rockies Lose Closer Victor Vodnik to Elbow Injury

Just days after losing their top young starting pitcher, the Colorado Rockies will now be without their closer, who was added to the 15-Day IL with an ominous injury.

Colorado Rockies News / Colorado Rockies on SI / May 20

Rockies Budding Star Listed As Untouchable Trade Deadline Chip

When the Colorado Rockies hired Paul DePodesta as their next president of baseball operations, the veteran front office executive across a couple of different sports knew he had a lengthy rebuild in front of him.

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / May 20

Rockies select contract of Keegan Thompson, place Victor Vodnik on IL

The Colorado Rockies announced a few roster moves this morning: Selected the contract of RHP Keegan Thompson from Triple-A Albuquerque Placed RHP Victor

Blaine Crim News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Rockies Designate Blaine Crim For Assignment

The Rockies announced Wednesday that first baseman Blaine Crim has been designated for assignment. His 40-man roster spot goes to veteran righty Keegan Thompson, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Albuquerque.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 20

Rockies outfielder dealt concerning injury update before Rangers game

The Colorado Rockies are 11 games under .500 on the season and continue to struggle. Meanwhile, the team just keeps getting bad news, such as Chase Dollander heading to the IL.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Rockies rumors: $50.5 million surprise star ‘hot’ on trade market

At 18-28, the Colorado Rockies will once again be sellers when the MLB trade deadline rolls around. Teams around the league have already begun trying to figure out who Colorado will make available.

Colorado Rockies News / Fastball on SI / May 17

Rockies Reliever Could Be 'Hot Commodity' at Trade Deadline

The Colorado Rockies are already essentially buried in the standings. This will likely lead to them being sellers at the trade deadline when that time eventually comes.

Merrill Kelly News / Yardbarker / May 16

Merrill Kelly goes distance for MLB rarity in Diamondbacks' win

In leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, starting pitcher Merrill Kelly accomplished a career-first and a rarity across Major League Baseball. Kelly pitched the first complete game of his eight-year career on Friday night, allowing only one run off four hits.

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Chase Dollander News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Rockies Place Promising Young Pitcher on IL with Elbow Injury

The Colorado Rockies announced a flurry of roster moves on Friday. The most notable one is an ominous diagnosis of an elbow sprain for starter Chase Dollander, landing him on the 15-Day IL.

Mickey Moniak News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Mickey Moniak Is a Coors Field Fraud — Sell Him Now in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

Are you one of those smug Mickey Moniak owners? You know, grabbed him for a buck off waivers after he had one good game, thought to yourself “Plays in Colorado, worth a stash and we’ll see how he works out.” Then he exploded and you can barely go a day without reminding your league mates of what a genius you are.

Colorado Rockies News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Rockies’ Warren Schaeffer glows over Mickey Moniak amid breakout season

As a former No. 1 overall pick, outfielder Mickey Moniak has struggled to live up to his draft hype. However, since coming to the Colorado Rockies, Moniak has been a crucial cog in the team’s lineup.